Overview

A reputation for research excellence is critical to the long-term health and success of an academic institution.  As we enter a period of change, academic leaders must respond quickly and effectively to the challenges of funding, evaluation, research strategy development, and staff and skills optimization.  . 

The REF is the most prominent change in HE research funding, and this event will provide a forum for high level debate and practical knowledge exchange.  Delegates can also look forward to:

• Driving sustainable partnerships with business and industry
• Finding out to maximize your chances of winning funding for your critical research projects
• Valuable face-to-face networking with senior executives in funding agencies and research councils
• Determining exciting and new approaches to managing your staff and skills resources to maximum benefit